ABOUT ME1
Meet Jordan!
Get to know the face behind The Homebody Tourist!
About me!
I’m a full-time elementary teacher with a side of freelance writing/travel blogging.
As much as I LOVE to travel, I also enjoy routine, being home, and sleeping in my own cozy bed. Anyone else?
You won’t find me living in a van or backpacking for months on end. BUT, I do like to spruce up the monotony of daily life by exploring the USA through long weekend trips!
I describe myself as a slightly bougie traveler who still has to make it work on a teacher’s salary. I will 1000 percent choose the fun glamping stay and splurge on unique experiences, and then bust my a** at home on different side hustles.
I especially love road trips, waterfalls, sunsets, weekend trips, day-hiking, delicious meals, and exploring underrated states.
These are a few of my favorite things…
01
Favorite Adventure
Helicopter ride with glacier landing in Skagway, AK
02
Favorite Country
Other than exploring the USA, I LOVED NEW ZEALAND. I can NOT wait to return.
03
Favorite Hike(s)
In no particular order…
1. Tunnel Falls
2. Upper Yosemite Falls
3. Roy’s Peak
More about this travel blog…
Started in 2020…
In the midst of the pandemic, I found myself with extra time on my hands. Schools were closed, so I dove headfirst into YouTube University. I tried to learn everything I could about starting a profitable travel blog. A girl can dream, right?
The Evolution…
At the time, I was roadtripping the states with my bestie dog (Thor) and finding all the dog-friendly things to do. Since then, we did have to say goodbye to Thor (still heartbroken) and have started to travel internationally a bit more (still with limited time and PTO).
What you will find today…
Today, my hope is to inspire other 9-5ers to travel more and see more of this amazing world we call home (without having to quit your job).
I spend HOURS planning detailed itineraries in order to see the most with limited time.
You’ll find a complete library of USA weekend trips (3-day itineraries) and super detailed international guides (5-10 days).
Each itinerary is jam-packed with city life, day hikes, and unique finds along the way. They are perfect for the mid-budget traveler who wants a bit of everything!
